Take a look back at this year’s ACC annual meeting in sunny Orlando, Florida as attendees share their thoughts, experiences and perspective on the value of attending ACC’s annual meeting.
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The New “Brazilian Way”: Doing Business in Brazil
Posted in Annual Meeting 2012, Around the World, In the House, In-House PracticeTiffani Alexander is managing editor of the ACC Docket, the award-winning journal of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). She earned her BA in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has a MA in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management from Columbia College Chicago. Tiffani can be contacted at Alexander@acc.com. As the sixth… Continue Reading
You Cannot Do It Alone!*
Posted in Annual Meeting 2012, In the House, In-House Practice, Leadership, On the RoadLast month, I closed my post Great Leaders Need Great Followers with a comment about the importance of “developing your own network of people whose judgment and discretion you can rely on.” Let’s expand on that thought. You should develop your own network because it is crucial to your success. You cannot do it alone!… Continue Reading
#ACCAM12 – At A Glance
Posted in Annual Meeting 2012, In the HouseIt has been one week since the conclusion of this year’s annual meeting in sunny Orlando, Florida. Take a look back at some of the highlights, including a Tweet-up held in ACC’s 30th anniversary lounge. We look forward to seeing you next year for ACC’s 2013 Annual Meeting! October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA Register today!
Looking Back at Amsterdam and Forward to Barcelona
Posted in ACC Europe, ACC News, In the House, On the RoadGuest Blogger: Julien Valliorgues is an assistant general counsel at ACC, handling both transactional and resource development matters. He is A French attorney admitted to practice in France and New York. Prior to joining the ACC, he worked for six years with the Law Firm Gide Loyrette Nouel in both its Paris and Shanghai offices…. Continue Reading
An Audience of Authors Keeps Things Moving
Posted in ACC Docket(June 2012) When I attend ACC’s Annual Meeting, my job is to strategically decide which sessions I will not only tweet from, but also which ones I want to snag for future ACC Docket articles. Over the years, I have witnessed a number of excellent presentations and have asked many of those presenters to consider… Continue Reading
ACC Europe Annual Conference
Posted in ACC EuropeFor more information visit: www.acc.com/amsterdam ACC Europe’s 19th Annual Conference 2012: Corporate Counsel delivering results while facing global demands. In-house counsel are warmly invited to attend this year’s conference in Amsterdam from Sunday 13 – Tuesday 15 May 2012. Zenneia McLendon
Liability for Corporate Misconduct: It Concentrates the Mind
Posted in Annual Meeting 2011Depend on it, Sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged … it concentrates his mind wonderfully. Attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson 1777 This 18th Century gallows humor by Dr. Samuel Johnson helps explain the interest by corporate counsel in the SEC enforcement and criminal proceedings brought against their peers. The large… Continue Reading
When No One Is Perfect, What Does Practice Make?
Posted in ACC Docket(December 2011) Read this 2012 Apex Award-winning blog post! I am embarrassed to admit that I had an author approach me at our Annual Meeting and her article never rang a bell. This wasn’t because the article was boring or that she was worth forgetting; it was because I have become more removed from the… Continue Reading
Twenty-one Ideas From the ACC Annual Meeting that You Can Use
Posted in Annual Meeting 2011A former ACC Chair once defined a successful conference as one that provided a good idea that you could take home and use immediately to improve your department, business or yourself. The recent ACC Annual Meeting in Denver clearly met and far-surpassed that standard. Below, you will find some ideas and observations that I gleaned… Continue Reading
My First ACC Annual Meeting
Posted in Annual Meeting 2011By Justin Connor, Senior Counsel, Spacenet Inc. Justin Connor is Senior Counsel to Spacenet, an enterprise telecommunications service provider headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mr. Connor has a strong background in international in-house issues, having practiced law for five years in the Middle East in Dubai. Mr. Connor also previously was Senior Attorney at the U.S…. Continue Reading
Easy, Value and Fun: The Formula for Success
Posted in Annual Meeting 2011, LeadershipThis year, I come to the ACC Annual Meeting with a new perspective. Having stepped down in June after 20 years as ACC president, the past few months gave me an opportunity to reflect about the meeting and what I learned during my time with ACC. When a professional organization like ACC — or any… Continue Reading
Thanks for the Compliment
Posted in ACC Docket(November — 2011) I am writing this blog post two weeks before ACC’s largest meeting of in-house counsel — our Annual Meeting. Let me clarify: Not only is this the largest meeting ACC has ever hosted, but it is also the largest meeting of in-house counsel anywhere. Anywhere, people … as in, the world. We… Continue Reading
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: I’LL KNOW IT WHEN I SEE IT
Posted in Annual Meeting 2009, In-House Practice, LeadershipLeadership, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Sure there are plenty of definitions and many a book has been written and speech given on the subject, but when you ask people, what leadership means to them, you’ll get an assortment of responses. A recent quick poll of lawyers and others in the… Continue Reading
Random Observations & Indelible Memories
Posted in Leadership, On the RoadEach year, as ACC’s Annual Meeting concludes, I’m always struck by the interesting and substantive new information I discover. Inevitably, people say things – or I observe or participate in events – that leave me with much to think about. This was my 18th annual meeting and it was no different. Throughout our time in Boston,… Continue Reading
ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall – Tchotchkes Overshadowed by Interest in Value & Efficiency
Posted in ACC Value Challenge, On the RoadThe second day of a two and a half day conference can sometimes wane in attendance and engagement, but Day 2 at ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting in Boston didn’t show any sign of diminishing interest. Attendees dispersed throughout the exhibit hall for their morning coffee and croissants, while chatting with the 100+ exhibitors and sponsors on… Continue Reading
Positive Vibe Permeates throughout ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting
Posted in Leadership, On the RoadACC’s Annual Meeting in Boston might have kicked off on Sunday night, but things really got underway on Monday as thousands of in-house counsel arrived at the Hynes Convention Center to register and begin their immersion into what brought them together: learning, engaging and sharing. Having been involved with past meetings, I was struck today… Continue Reading
Annual Meeting Program Ideas
Posted in In-House PracticeBelow is a guest post from the Law Department Management Committee’s Program Chair, Richard Bates. Fellow ACC Law Department Management Members, as you know this is the time of year all ACC committees devote to idea generation for Annual Meeting programs. Attached are suggestions to date. However, we need your input for more program… Continue Reading
Tuesday Evening Events
Posted in UncategorizedA few more great events took place on Tuesday evening. I’d like to believe it was because it was my birthday, and I’m sure our awesome members wouldn’t stop me from thinking that :) The International Attendees Dinner was held at Canlis, an amazing restaurant here in Seattle. ACC couldn’t be more proud of it’s… Continue Reading
New to In-house Committee Party
Posted in UncategorizedLast night, the New to In-house Committee was treated to a spectacular event at the Seattle Space Needle. Hosted by Thomson Reuters and Womble Carylye Sandridge & Rice, the NTI members enjoyed a great meal at the base of the Needle, followed by drinks and dessert in the observation tower. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts,… Continue Reading
Getting to Seattle
Posted in UncategorizedWell, I’m about to head to Seattle to start the set up process for Annual Meeting. A few of the ACC staff heads to the site to prepare before our attendees join us for a CLE extravaganza. I’m particularly looking forward to our Going Green track of programs. It’s been a hot topic for awhile… Continue Reading
Green-house Counsel
Posted in UncategorizedACC’s Green-house Counsel is something we launched on Earth Day of this year. It’s a weekly web feature which delivers resources, tips and facts to help your company adopt policies that are environmentally friendly – and often cost-effective, too. If you get the chance, make sure to check it out each week at acc.com/gogreen to learn… Continue Reading